Stephen Shastay

Stephen Shastay is a semi-retired stenography teacher, woodworker, history buff, and all-around good guy. Invite him to your next barbecue.

As to stenography, Mr. Shastay offers several great books. The Top 1,000 Briefs and Top 1,000 Words is a wonderful book for beginning students or mid-range students. The Steno Finger Drills book is for all levels, including those speed demons who go to speed contests for fun. His Steno Test Strategy book has been a game-changer for those who have test nerves.

For the lighter side of stenography, try Razzmataz from the Shazz: Favorite Steno Stories and Essays. Each story concerns court reporting and how to improve, but he has an interesting storytelling style. You'll like it. Guaranteed.

And if you do invite him to your next barbecue, You can tell him what major changes he should make to his books. He'll like that.